“Useful and handsome publication.”
+ + Sat. R. 100: 628. N. 11, ’05. 1280w. (Review of v. 1.)
“But though the work before us is open to criticism on these minor points, we have nothing but praise for the general result achieved.”
+ + – Spec. 96: 100. Ja. 20, ’06. 520w. (Review of v. 1.)
Cust, Robert H. Hobart. Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, hitherto usually styled “Sodoma;” the man and the painter. *$6. Dutton.
A “just and fair-minded picture” of the artist deals with question of name,—including the origin of nickname, “Sodoma”—date of birth and birthplace of Bazzi; gives an account of his early years and apprenticeship; and then turns to discussions of his frescoes and paintings, his visits to Rome, and his fame and fortune. The book is equipped with notes, and numerous illustrations in photogravure which have been selected to aid the student in following the artist’s development.
“Mr. Cust’s book is a welcome and valuable addition to the existing literature relating to this fascinating painter.”
+ + Acad. 70: 475. My. 19, ’06. 1390w.
“With lawyer-like acuteness he weighs the evidence on either side before he pronounces judgment.”